Best Vessel Tracker Boat Apps

200+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our vessel tracker boat list covers 200+ iPhone apps updated through June 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Top Picks for Vessel Tracker Boat

Boat Watch - Ship Tracking#1

Boat Watch - Ship Tracking by Pocket Mariner Ltd.

Ferry, cargo & cruise ships
Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
4.6😐(3.7K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
Boat Watch - Ship Tracking screenshot 1
Boat Watch - Ship Tracking screenshot 2
Boat Watch - Ship Tracking screenshot 3
Boat Watch - Ship Tracking screenshot 4
Boat Watch - Ship Tracking screenshot 5
Boat Watch - Ship Tracking screenshot 6

Track ships and boats globally in real-time. Identify vessels, view their details, and receive alerts for arrivals and departures. Explore nautical charts and use augmented reality for an enhanced viewing experience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent for ship tracking
  • 📍 Accurate ship location information
  • 🗺️ Useful NOAA chart overlay
  • 👍 Great app for enthusiasts

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent ship detection
  • 💰 Excessive in-app purchases
  • 🔍 Limited search functionality
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking#2

MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking by MARINETRAFFIC APPLICATIONS LTD

World's #1 ship tracking app!
Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
4.7😐(65K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#23in Travel
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking screenshot 1
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking screenshot 2
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking screenshot 3
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking screenshot 4
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking screenshot 5
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking screenshot 6

Track vessels live worldwide using AIS data. View ship positions, movements, and voyage history with detailed vessel information and enhanced weather monitoring. Unlock advanced features for deeper visibility and extended coverage with a Pro plan.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate location tracking
  • 👍 Useful for maritime enthusiasts
  • 🔍 Provides detailed ship information
  • 🌍 Good worldwide coverage

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Paywall for many features
  • 🕰️ Delayed or outdated ship positions
  • 🤔 Confusing interface and navigation
Ship Finder Lite#3

Ship Finder Lite by pinkfroot limited

Live Marine & Vessel tracking
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.3😞(3K ratings)
Free
Ship Finder Lite screenshot 1
Ship Finder Lite screenshot 2
Ship Finder Lite screenshot 3
Ship Finder Lite screenshot 4
Ship Finder Lite screenshot 5

Track live moving ships on a global map with near real-time AIS data. Identify vessels using your device camera with Augmented Reality view. See ship details like name, type, and destination with color-coded icons for easy identification.

What We Love

  • 🌊 Tracks marine traffic
  • 🔍 Identifies ships and boats
  • 🗺️ Provides map-based visualization
  • 🔍 Useful for hobbyists and enthusiasts

Room to Improve

  • 🚫 Limited functionality in free version
  • 💰 Paywall for key features
  • 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups

More Vessel Tracker Boat apps to explore

4
Ship Finder
Ship Finder
Ship Finder
Live Marine & Vessel tracking
$4.99

Track live moving ships on a worldwide map with an intuitive interface and high performance. View vessel details, search, filter, and even use Augmented Reality to identify ships. Ideal for shipping enthusiasts, cruisers, and professionals.

Live worldwide ship trackingAugmented Reality (AR) viewDetailed vessel information
🗺️ Navigation
(3.8K)
free
5
Ship Tracker
Ship Tracker
Ship Tracker
Live Marine Tracker
Free

Track ships live on the ocean, view their routes, destinations, and arrival times. Access detailed port information and manage your own fleet. Ideal for maritime enthusiasts, professionals, and travelers.

Real-time vessel monitoringExpected arrivalsPort details
✈️ Travel
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Marine Traffic & Ship Tracker
Marine Traffic & Ship Tracker
Marine Traffic & Ship Tracker
Boat, Cruise & Vessel Finder
Free

Track ships and ports globally with detailed information on their position, location, and coordinates. Stay updated with shipping news and access extensive marine data. Offers subscriptions for enhanced features.

Track ship positions and locationsView port detailsDetermine current location coordinates
🔧 Utilities
(278)
free with in-app purchases
7
Primo Nautic - Vessel Finder
Primo Nautic - Vessel Finder
Primo Nautic - Vessel Finder
Ship Tracker & Marine Traffic
Free

Track ships worldwide with live marine traffic data and real-time AIS positioning. Get accurate ship positions, speeds, and destination information for various vessel types. Ideal for families, business professionals, and maritime enthusiasts.

Live marine traffic overviewReal-time AIS vessel positioningDetailed ship information
✈️ Travel
(53)
free with in-app purchases
8
Boat Trader - Boats for Sale
Boat Trader - Boats for Sale
Boat Trader - Boats for Sale
Buy & Sell Boats in the US
Free

Discover new and used boats for sale across the U.S. with an extensive search marketplace. Filter by type, size, price, and more to find your ideal vessel. View detailed specs, photos, and easily contact sellers.

Extensive search filters and sortingView photos and detailed specsResearch boat types and models
🛍️ Shopping
(175K)
ad-supported
9
Marine Traffic Vessel Finder
Marine Traffic Vessel Finder
Marine Traffic Vessel Finder
Marine Navigation & Weather
Free

Access real-time ship positions, routes, and detailed vessel information globally. Track vessel history, view port details, and monitor weather conditions on an interactive map. Organize your tracked vessels and ports with a personal fleet.

Real-time ship positions and routesDetailed vessel profilesGlobal AIS data coverage
🗺️ Navigation
(449)
free with in-app purchases
10
ShipAtlas - Ship Tracker
ShipAtlas - Ship Tracker
ShipAtlas - Ship Tracker
Live AIS ship tracking
Free

Track ships and port traffic in real time with live AIS data. Monitor vessel movements, explore ports, and create sea routes. Access maritime weather forecasts and receive notifications for arrivals and departures.

Worldwide live AIS ship trackingVessel search by name, IMO, or MMSIView ship's last and next port
📊 Productivity
(244)
freemium
11
BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides
BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides
BoatUS - Boat Weather & Tides
24/7 Boat Towing & Insurance
Free

This app provides 24/7 towing assistance for boaters, along with detailed weather and tide forecasts. It also helps users find discounts at marine businesses and manage their membership and insurance policies.

24/7 towing assistanceBoating forecasts (weather & tides)Small craft advisories
☀️ Weather
(57K)
free with in-app purchases
12
FollowMe Vessel Tracker
FollowMe Vessel Tracker
FollowMe Vessel Tracker
by Ahmed Asif Naseem
Free

Track the real-time location of boats and vehicles with frequent updates. Receive instant notifications for arrivals, departures, and over-speeding. Log trips, trace routes, and share your fleet with others.

Real-time location updates (up to every 10 seconds)Instant arrival and departure notificationsDetailed trip logs
✈️ Travel
(52)
free
13
Marine Traffic - Ship Tracker
Marine Traffic - Ship Tracker
Marine Traffic - Ship Tracker
Boat, Cruise & Vessel Finder
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
14
Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes
Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes
Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes
GPS Chart Route Sail Powerboat
Free

Navigate the waters with advanced marine charts, intelligent route planning, and real-time weather and vessel tracking. This app offers offline chart access and can integrate with hardware for a comprehensive boating experience.

Marine chartsIntelligent routingLive AIS tracking
🗺️ Navigation
(318)
free with in-app purchases
15
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart
Navigation, Charts, Tides, Map
Free

Navigate waterways with detailed nautical charts, tide predictions, and weather forecasts. Connect with a community of boaters to share points of interest and track friends on the water. Enjoy simplified GPS navigation tailored to your boat's draft.

Simple GPS navigationCustomizable nautical chartsCommunity points of interest
🗺️ Navigation
(5.4K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Ship Tracker: AIS Map
Ship Tracker: AIS Map
Ship Tracker: AIS Map
Vessel Tracking & Ports
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
17
Miles at Sea: AI Ship Tracker
Miles at Sea: AI Ship Tracker
Miles at Sea: AI Ship Tracker
Ship, Vessel, Yacht Identifier
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
18
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
Lake Maps & Fishing Spots
Free

Navigate waterways with detailed marine charts and GPS. Features include route planning, voice-guided navigation, tide and current predictions, and track recording. Offers extensive map coverage for various regions and inland rivers.

Detailed vector marine chartsRoute planning and editingVoice-guided navigation
🗺️ Navigation
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Simrad: Companion for Boaters
Simrad: Companion for Boaters
Simrad: Companion for Boaters
Great nautical charts
Free

This app provides boaters with detailed nautical charts, weather forecasts, and route planning tools. It offers GPS navigation, track recording, and points of interest, with premium features like offline maps and advanced charting available through subscription.

Detailed nautical chartsMarine weather forecastsRoute planning with Autorouting™
🗺️ Navigation
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Freedom Boat Club
Freedom Boat Club
Freedom Boat Club
Easy boating is a tap away.
Free

Easily manage your boat reservations and explore the fleet. This app allows members to book trips, customize searches, and manage their accounts with intuitive controls. Discover new boating adventures and enjoy seamless access to premium vessels.

Book boat reservationsCustomize search criteriaBrowse boat fleet
🌟 Lifestyle
(1.3K)
free